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Lives in Crisis
3 Reviews
(4)
YA
Lives in Crisis series.
This book presents a simplified but adequate narrative of the African-American slave trade, giving readers an overview of slavery and its effects. Topics include how the slave trade was born, grew, and flourished; slavery in the New World; the struggle for abolition; and the aftermath. The book is filled with sidebars and period photographs and drawings in a dense format. Resources, timeline. Glos., ind.
Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg
(4)
YA
Lives in Crisis series.
In this densely designed volume, Grant discusses the events in America and Europe that led to the worldwide economic Great Depression. The factual approach recounts the hardships suffered as a result of the stock market crash and bank and crop failures. Numerous sidebars add interest but contribute to the crowded presentation. Reading list, timeline. Glos., ind.
Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg
(4)
YA
Lives in Crisis series.
After discussing slavery and segregation in the U.S. prior to 1954, Ritchie examines civil rights issues, including early protest movements, voting rights, desegregation laws, and the struggle for equality. The densely designed volume includes numerous photographs and archival reproductions. Sidebars provide pertinent quotes from historic speeches and documents. Maps, resources, timeline. Bib., glos., ind.
Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg
3 reviews
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